by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Artists, writers, dancers, musicians and just about every creative has undoubtedly encountered this troubling proposition: “We can’t afford to pay you for your (painting, performance, poem, illustration, etc.), but it would be great recognition and who knows where that could lead!” It’s troubling because those artists, writers…
Stunning Fine Art from Around North America at Art in the High Desert
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor The grassy banks of the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District come alive the last weekend of August every year for one of the premier fine art shows in the country: Art in the High Desert (AHD). Recently ranked among the top 15 shows in the nation,…
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show & 11th Annual Around The Block Fiber Arts Stroll
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) kicks off quilt show week with the Arts Stroll on Sunday, July 6, noon until 4pm throughout downtown Sisters. At this free event, visitors will experience demonstrations up close with artists showcasing all manners of fiber arts including felting, knitting with various materials, traditional rug hooking, pine needle basketry, fabric…
Summer Brewfest at Whole Foods Market in Bend
The Brewfest benefits the Humane Society of Central Oregon with their event on Saturday, July 5. Over 25 local and national breweries, live music, food, free ice treats, pet adoptions and non-adult beverages will be available from 1-6pm. “This is our fourth year providing this community event and it seems that each year…
Redmond Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Deschutes County Fair and Expo July 4, 11am-4pm this is a free, fun, family event so gather up your family and come spend the day with games, music and fun for all ages. Enjoy games, pony rides, petting zoo, archery, Frisbee golf, pie eating contest, bounce houses, a bicycle obstacle course and more. Concessions and…
SOUND FOURTH! Community concert of American Music
The 75-member Cascade Horizon Band and the 85-member Festival Chorus perform this inspirational concert featuring patriotic songs, Americana music, Broadway hits and a sing-a-long at the Bend High School Auditorium on Friday, July 4, 3pm. This is a rich celebration of what is good and great about our country. “Better than fireworks” as one…
First Friday Artwalk July 4 (2)
Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing 550 NW Franklin Ave. Celebrating First Friday with works by Pam Jersey Bird, Justyn Livingston and Amy Royce. Jersey Bird lives among pine needles, aspens, rocks, wild flowers, Wychus Creek and natural inspiration. This combined with observation of seasonal changes in the forest, the Three Sisters Mountains, the light,…
BEAT Creating Mainstage Productions for Youth
BEAT produces several mainstage productions every year, and the actors can range in ages from six to 20. The director will always want an actor to be successful and will make choices that work not only for the overall production but for the actor as well. As one can imagine, there are several levels…
Druian, Leagjeld & Slater at Sunriver Resort Lodge
Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents a fine art exhibit featuring Janice Druian, oil landscapes and Tracy Leagjeld, monotypes in the upper gallery with a feature of oils by Barbara Slater in the lower gallery. The exhibit continues through July 5. Leagjeld, painter and printmaker, shows monotypes. Presently, she creates monotypes on board…
The Art of Wilderness
Wilderness themed art, music and films for everyone are at the Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest the last weekend of June at Lava Lands Visitor Center. The Art of Wilderness event features music, art and film inspired by the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. All activities will be held at…